Are We Alone in the Universe?

The detection of thousands exoplanets orbiting other alien Suns has revolutionized our view of the cosmos. With the next generation of telescopes we will be able to peer into the atmospheres of rocky planets and get a glimpse into other worlds. In this lecture Dr. Kaltenegger shows the latest results and and explores how we can determine which of these exoplanets might be suitable for life. She will discuss techniques and missions that could detect life on these worlds, finally answering the question,”Are we alone in the Universe?”

Speaker: Lisa Kaltenegger, Cornell University